Nigeria’ll be adequately represented at UNGA despite Tinubu’s absence – Envoy

Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim, has assured that the country will be adequately represented at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) despite President Bola Tinubu's absence. According to Ibrahim, more than 60 per cent of those listed to speak at the ongoing UNGA will be represented by their vice presidents or foreign ministers, with Vice President Kashim Shettima taking Tinubu's place.

Ibrahim stated that Nigeria would retain its designated position at the UNGA, including its front-row seat, and that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and other senior government officials would join Shettima at the high-level session. The envoy emphasized that the absence of the President should not be interpreted as Nigeria being inadequately represented, as the delegation will continue to participate fully in the proceedings.

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